Edinburgh · Scotland
Dumbiedykes Regrouting
Raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Dumbiedykes. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Grout washed out of a shower
- Floor grout that will not come clean
- Grout that’s cracking and breaking up
About our regrouting in Dumbiedykes
Regrouting is usually paired with resealing. Grout belongs between tiles, but internal corners and edges flex, so they need flexible silicone instead. Renewing both together means nothing is left half-done. We are often asked to deal with grout washed out of a shower and floor grout that has worn and darkened, on bathroom wall tiles, tiled floors and wet rooms.
Scotland’s cities have a lot of flats, from sandstone or granite tenements to modern blocks, as well as houses in the suburbs. Scottish water is generally soft, so limescale is less of a problem than in hard-water areas, but mould still grows into sealant and grout in a steamy bathroom.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after we have gone.
- Where
- Dumbiedykes (EH8, EH1, EH7)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Bathrooms and kitchens in Dumbiedykes
Dumbiedykes is within about 2 miles of the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. Scotland’s water is generally soft, so sealant and grout see less limescale than in much of England. But mould still grows into sealant and grout in a room that does not dry out.
Letting a property close to Edinburgh Waverley station? Then clean grout and fresh sealant between tenancies make a bathroom look cared for again.
Dumbiedykes is about 1 mile east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our applicators cover regrouting for householders, landlords and businesses in Dumbiedykes and the surrounding area, as part of our work across Edinburgh. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, and Dumbiedykes is one of them.
Work in EH8, EH1 and EH7 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Calton Road and Hutton Road. We also cover the places around Dumbiedykes: Holyrood (1 mile north-west), Canongate (1 mile north), Buccleuch (1 mile south-west), Old Town (1 mile west) and Greenside (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Queensferry (9 miles west), Southhouse (3 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Muirhouse (3 miles north-west), Slateford (3 miles south-west) and Gracemount (3 miles south).
Landmarks near Dumbiedykes
We work in homes and buildings around St Cuthbert's Church, The World's End pub and Holyrood Park. Nearby too are Scottish Poetry Library (less than half a mile north), London Street Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and St Trinnean's School (0.7 miles south-east). The closest station to Dumbiedykes is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Deaconess Hospital (under half a mile south-west) and Edinburgh Castle (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dunsapie Loch and Salisbury Crags.
Why act early in Dumbiedykes
Cracked grout lets water behind the tiles. Left alone, that water can loosen tiles or damage the wall, and then you are looking at retiling. Dealing with it now keeps it small. In a Scottish city tenement, failed sealant affects more than one flat: water can reach the flat below, and gaps in shared walls or fire-stopping affect the whole stair.
What it costs depends on the amount of work, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why us?
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- We’re fully insured
- Arbo and Everbuild products
Read what affects the cost or customer reviews.
What the job involves on each surface
Corners and edges
We reseal edges at the same time as regrouting, so the whole area is finished together.
Shower walls
Most regrouting jobs include a shower. Cracked or missing grout here lets water behind the tiles.
Aftercare tips
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Check the corner silicone every few months
- Use a squeegee on the tiles after showering
- Clean grout with a mild bathroom cleaner
- Skip wire brushes and scourers
Use a gentle cleaner on the grout and a soft brush. Keep harsh bleach and acid limescale removers away from it, as they can break grout down.
Tiles can come away if failed grout is left. Once that happens, regrouting will not fix it, so it’s worth acting early.
Also in Dumbiedykes
How it works
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and tell you how long to leave it. The visit itself normally takes a few hours for a shower enclosure, longer for a whole room, depending on the amount of work. For a tenement in Dumbiedykes, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.
- We check the tiles for any that are hollow or loose.
- We rake out the grout evenly, protecting the tile edges.
- The joints are vacuumed clean.
- We regrout the joints and clean the tile faces.
- Silicone goes into the corners and along the edges.
How to prepare
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Mention any tricky access
Ask for a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
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What we are called out for in Dumbiedykes
A poor original job is a common cause. If it was mixed too wet or not pressed in firmly can wash out within a few years.
The problems people normally mention when they call include:
- Cracked or crumbling grout lines
- Grout stained black or orange that won’t clean
- Grout washed out of a shower
- Floor grout that won’t come clean
Schools such as Old Royal High School are buildings too, and washroom and kitchen sealant there needs the same care as at home, and schools and businesses are part of our work as well as homes.
What your quote should include
- What product goes in the joint
- The length of the guarantee
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- How long to leave it before use
Quotes for regrouting in Dumbiedykes
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The product the joint needs
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- How many areas need sealing
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we will explain what it covers.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- The rough size of the job
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know what needs doing and where. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will take it from there.
Dumbiedykes questions
I let a flat near Edinburgh Waverley station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Dumbiedykes?
Yes, we work for hotels as well as homes and businesses. A room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We are based in Crawley, West Sussex, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, and it’s something we never do.
Do you grout the corners?
Internal corners and edges are sealed with flexible silicone. Grout in those joints cracks as the building moves.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
How long does regrouting take?
It depends on the size of the job, but as a guide it takes a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. We will give you a better idea when we quote.
Will you leave a mess?
No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.
DIY versus a professional finish
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, such as a straightforward joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.